Louisiana SUN Bucks

SUN Bucks, a summer grocery benefits program, helps bridge the gap when school is out by providing families with a single, one-time $120 benefit for each eligible child. Most eligible children will get these benefits automatically, but some parents will need to apply. 

How SUN Bucks benefit your students:

• Provides food assistance in the summer months
• Gives families the flexibility to select foods that fit their lifestyle
• Improves food security for participating children

Eligibility:

Children are automatically eligible for SUN Bucks if:

• The child was born between August 20, 2007, and July 1, 2020, and received SNAP, FITAP, KCSP, or income-based Medicaid anytime between July 1, 2025, and August 20, 2026.
• The child applied and was individually approved to receive free or reduced-price school meals through the National School Lunch or School Breakfast Program.

Children who attend Community Eligibility Provision schools and do not receive any of the above benefits will need to apply to determine eligibility.

Even if a child doesn’t fall into one of the categories above, they may still be eligible for SUN Bucks based on the family’s income.

Enrollment:

• More information about the program will be available at https://ldh.la.gov/page/sun-bucks.

How SUN Bucks work:

Like SNAP, SUN Bucks benefits are loaded onto an EBT card. Families can use SUN Bucks to buy fruits, vegetables, meat, grains, and dairy at grocery stores, farmers’ markets, and other food retailers that accept SNAP benefits, including these online retailers: fns.usda.gov/snap/snap-online-retailers/Louisiana.

More ways to help families in your community:

• Spread the word! Let households know about the SUN Bucks program. Encourage families to make sure their mailing address is up to date on their SNAP, FITAP, KCSP, or Medicaid case, and with their child’s school or foster care caseworker. Remind families who have lost their EBT card to either call 888-997-1117, visit LifeInCheckEBT.com, use the LifeInCheck EBT app, or use CAFE to request a replacement card. 

CONTACT:

Visit https://ldh.la.gov/page/sun-bucks for the latest information.

More information about the program will be available at:

https://ldh.la.gov/page/sun-bucks